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Updated June 3, 2026 from live stats

Elic Ayomanor vs Troy FranklinWho should you start in 2026 fantasy football?

Troy Franklin is the better fantasy start for 2026, averaging 8.5 PPG to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 in 2025. Full head to head breakdown below.

The Bottom Line

Troy Franklin is the better fantasy play this season.

Troy Franklin has the edge, but it is not a runaway. The 2.5-PPG advantage is real (8.5 to 6.0), and Troy Franklin's 6 touchdowns show scoring upside. Elic Ayomanor is the buy-low candidate if recent production has dipped, because the talent gap is smaller than the numbers suggest.

Moderate confidence: stats favor the leader, but matchup variance could flip this weekly.

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WRTennessee Titans#99

Elic Ayomanor

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

515

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 5

WRDenver Broncos#44PPG LEADER

Troy Franklin

PPG

8.5

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

709

Rec TDs

Targets

104

Bye

Week 10

The Edge Chart

Elic Ayomanor

Troy Franklin

Head to Head

6.0 PPG8.5 PPG

16 GP17 GP

Bye: Week 5Bye: Week 10

Fantasy Tiers

Elic Ayomanor: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #99 at the position). Troy Franklin: Tier 5 (Deep League) WR (ranked #44 at the position). Among the top 50 wide receivers this season, Elic Ayomanor is producing at 27% of elite pace and Troy Franklin at 39%. That ranking gap means Troy Franklin carries more trade value and a higher draft cost in 2026.

Elic Ayomanor vs Troy Franklin: The Full Breakdown

Two wide receivers who will land on plenty of the same rosters in 2026. Elic Ayomanor (Tennessee Titans) finished the 2025 season averaging 6.0 fantasy points per game in 16 games. Troy Franklin (Denver Broncos) came in at 8.5 PPG over 17 games. The gap is real but not insurmountable with the right matchup.

Troy Franklin carries a 2.5-point PPG advantage from the 2025 season. That baseline matters, but it is one input among several. Matchup difficulty, scoring trends, and injury reports move the needle week to week, which is why the best answer changes depending on when you are asking.

Both are workload receivers with similar target shares. Elic Ayomanor turned 89 targets into 515 yards and 4 touchdowns, while Troy Franklin converted 104 looks into 709 yards and 6 scores. When target volume is this close, game script and defensive matchup typically decide the weekly winner.

Elic Ayomanor has his bye in Week 5, and Troy Franklin rests in Week 10. Managers rostering both need waiver wire depth at wide receiver for those two weeks, and that is exactly the kind of planning DraftCall's matchup engine surfaces automatically so you are not scrambling on a Sunday morning.

Trade Value + Dynasty Outlook

Both are in a similar trade value range. A straight swap would be fair in most leagues, with the tiebreaker going to whichever manager values schedule or bye week more. Dynasty outlook: Elic Ayomanor (age 22) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset. Troy Franklin (age 23) has years of prime production ahead. Buy-and-hold dynasty asset.

Did You Know?

•Troy Franklin outscored Elic Ayomanor by a projected 43 total fantasy points over a full 17-game season.
•Troy Franklin played 17 games in 2025 compared to Elic Ayomanor's 16. That durability gap means Troy Franklin contributed more total fantasy points even before you look at per-game averages.
•Troy Franklin scored 6 total touchdowns in 2025 (0.4 per game), making him one of the more reliable scoring options at wide receiver.
•Troy Franklin saw 104 targets in 2025. Target volume is the single strongest predictor of weekly PPR production at the wide receiver position.

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Elic Ayomanor vs Troy Franklin: 2025 fantasy football stat comparison in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Elic Ayomanor	Troy Franklin
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	8.5
Games Played	16	17
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	96	145
Receptions	41	65
Rec/Game	2.6	3.8
Receiving Yards	515	709
Rec Yds/Game	32.2	41.7
Receiving TDs	4	6
Targets	89	104
Target Share/Game	5.6	6.1
Age	22	23
Experience	1 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 10

Summary

Based on 2025 production, Troy Franklin holds the PPG edge with low-end output at 8.5 points per game. Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word. For a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Elic Ayomanor or Troy Franklin in fantasy football?▾

Based on 2025 season averages, Troy Franklin has the edge at 8.5 PPG compared to Elic Ayomanor's 6.0 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Elic Ayomanor and Troy Franklin average in 2025?▾

Elic Ayomanor averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 16 games in 2025. Troy Franklin averaged 8.5 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 2.5 points per game.

When are Elic Ayomanor and Troy Franklin's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Elic Ayomanor (TEN) has a bye in Week 5, and Troy Franklin (DEN) has a bye in Week 10. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

Is Elic Ayomanor or Troy Franklin a better fantasy wide receiver in 2026?▾

Troy Franklin outscored Elic Ayomanor by 2.5 PPG in 2025, which gives him the edge heading into 2026. For a week-by-week verdict, DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality and recent trends in real time.